Kappa(Tapioca ) Puzhukku

Ingredients :

Tapioca                                   - 500gms
Garlic                                     -2 cloves chopped

Coconut grated                      - 1/2 cup
Green chilies                         -2
Cumin seeds                           -1 tsp
Turmeric powder                   -1/4 tsp
Salt to taste 

For tempering:
Coconut oil                            -1tbsp
Mustard seeds                       -1/2 tsp
Red dry Chili                       -3
Curry leaves                         -1 Spring
Shallots                                -3 sliced 

Method

After washing the tapioca under  water , peel  off the skin .Cut the tapioca into medium size pieces.
Rinse again using water. Transfer the tapioca pieces into a thick bottom vessel and pour enough water to cover the tapioca pieces . Add  salt to it and cook on medium heat with lid closed until the tapioca pieces become tender. Once the tapioca pieces are cooked, drain the water .Now mash it using a thick wooden ladle  or potato masher and keep it aside .
For making the coconut mixture , grind coconut, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and required salt together to make a fine paste . You may add 1/4 cup water if the paste is too thick
For seasoning , heat oil in a small pan. Splutter mustard seeds .After that add red dry chilies along with curry leaves . sauté for  few minutes. To this add shallots sliced and sauté again for 2-3 minutes more. Switch off the stove and keep aside.
Now transfer  cooked tapioca to the thick bottom pan again . Pour the coconut mixture  to it and cook for 3-4 minutes on low flame with lid closed. Now pour the seasoned mixture above it and mix well. Transfer the cooked tapioca  into a serving dish .Serve with fish curry , chutney or even with rice.